How can I offer support?
Parenting can be demanding at times but would you have it any other way as it also is so fulfilling. It can involve a learning curve and certainly when your son or daughter is struggling in one way or another, it can be hard to know the best course of action to take.
If you do wish to gain knowledge to support you and your child on knowing what supports may be available or what tools may be useful, Yvonne offers a variety of supports in a number of the following areas.
Yvonne is an Independent Trainer for National Parents Council and so delivers a number of training sessions to parents via their school on the following topics:
Supporting parents to support their children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Positive mental health and wellbeing enables young people to lead fulfilling lives. It is recognised that the family is the primary source of nurturing and support for children and plays a central role in the promotion of their positive mental health.
Anti-Bullying for parentsThis is an anti-bullying programme for parents of primary and post primary children. The session will enable you to support your child regarding issues of bullying and will also inform you about the Anti Bullying Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools.
Transition from primary to post-primary
Every year more than 50,000 children in Ireland move from primary to post primary education. This training is aimed at parents whose child is in 5th or 6th class or has just moved from primary to post primary school.
Internet Safety
The overall objective of the session is to provide parents with information and skills to be able to engage in their children's online lives. Co-financed by the European Union - Connecting Europe Facility & Virgin Media.
Bullying is such a prevalent problem with today’s teens. Due to seeing the effect of bullying first-hand and the impact it can have on a young person, timely support can make a huge difference to the young person and their parents/guardians. This is not something someone should go through alone, but know that there is support there.If you know someone who is currently experiencing bullying and could do with someone to talk to, contact Yvonne to see how she can help.
Unfortunately, a certain level of stress is normal. Positive stress responses from events such as changing schools and meeting new friends can actually help students learn and grow. But when exposed to repeated stressful events without the tools to manage feelings, stress can become emotionally and physically toxic. Unlike adults, who can communicate about how stress impacts their lives, young people may not recognize or even have the words to describe how they’re feeling. Students are experiencing stress at growing rates.
However, parents can watch for short-term behaviours and physical symptoms that manifest when stress becomes a problem. Yvonne has worked many years with young people both in a school environment and privately as a Counsellor. She thoroughly enjoys the relationships she builds with young people and the changes that can happen in their lives during this work, enabling them to embrace ways, approaches and techniques to living a full and healthy life. Contact Yvonne if you wish to discuss an area of concern for your son/daughter or a teenager you know.
Are you a parent/guardian of a Leaving Cert. student and wish to ensure they are on the best suited career path for them and that their CAO best reflect these choices?
By working with Yvonne, you will:
- Gain understanding of the subjects best suited to their strengths and career choice.
- Obtain a comprehensive report on each area of assessment highlighting their unique profile.
- Together, thoroughly investigate and understand each suitable career area and course option to evaluate their best options going forward.
- Receive detailed information on courses which would best suit them and their career path.
- Be advised on completing CAO form or other career application.
How can Yvonne help you fulfil your potential?
Get in touch to discuss the best career guidance or psychotherapy options for you or your children.